- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cheektowaga, NY
Maryvale Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Maryvale Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361860001679
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maryvale Primary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Cheektowaga · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 40.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Maryvale Primary School has class sizes larger than 76% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maryvale Primary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Cheektowaga, NY.
School address
NCES ID 361860001679 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Maryvale Primary School held near 587 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.6 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 361860001679 · Cheektowaga, NY Other · MID · TRAD
568 enr · 13.5:1 · 40.1% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Maryvale High School (660 students)
Maryvale Primary School held near 587 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.6 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Maryvale Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Maryvale High
Maryvale High School
660 students
- This school
Maryvale Primary School
568 students
- Maryvale Middl
Maryvale Middle School
518 students
- Maryvale Inter
Maryvale Intermediate School
490 students
What this shows Maryvale Primary School reports 568 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maryvale Primary School compares
Maryvale Primary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.1% | ▼ 29% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 568 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
568
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in New York - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,801
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 568 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.3%
Asian 16.5%
African American 13.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Two or More 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Maryvale Primary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Cheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District reports $20,801 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Maryvale Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryvale High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maryvale Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maryvale Intermediate School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maryvale Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~568 students)
Frequently asked questions about Maryvale Primary School
How many students attend Maryvale Primary School?
Maryvale Primary School has 568 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cheektowaga, NY. CCD year-over-year: 596 (2022-23) → 587 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maryvale Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maryvale Primary School is 13.5:1, which is 14% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Maryvale Primary School?
40.1% of students at Maryvale Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maryvale Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Maryvale Primary School is White at 52.3% of enrollment, in Cheektowaga, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maryvale Primary School?
Maryvale Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Maryvale Primary School rank among schools in Cheektowaga?
By Resource Investment Index, Maryvale Primary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Cheektowaga, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cheektowaga on the city page.
What other schools are in Cheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District?
Besides Maryvale Primary School, Cheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District also operates Maryvale High School (660 students), Maryvale Middle School (518 students), and Maryvale Intermediate School (490 students). See the Cheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District district page for the complete list.